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The Kushans: Silk Road Empire of the Forgotten Kings
Long before the Mongols or the Arabs, the Kushan Empire ruled the heart of the Silk Road, linking Rome, Persia, India, and China. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a nomadic people from the steppes—the Yuezhi—conquered Bactria and built a sprawling empire from the Oxus to the Ganges. They discuss the enigmatic King Kanishka, who minted coins with Greek, Persian, and Indian gods, sponsored Buddhist councils, and commissioned the famous gold reliquary from Shah-ji-ki-Dheri. They examine the Kushan role in spreading Buddhism to Central Asia and China, the trade in spices, silks, and…
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